With fewer than 70 legal rental properties in the entire city, Piedmont offers limited opportunities for investors seeking rental properties. However, Helen Danhakl and Ann Nichols of Pacific Union and Christie's International Real Estate have a listing they believe will appeal to those looking for a tenant in common (TIC) property or partnership.

The homes on 943 and 945 Kingston Avenue share a single lot on a tree-lined street in the established community. The listing, a former church and detached parsonage built in the early 20th century, features energy efficient upgrades, a level garden and period details.

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"We're aiming for young buyers priced out of the TIC market in San Francisco," Danhakl said. "You could never get a condo as good as either of these houses for this price in the city."

The larger of the two homes, 945 Kingston Ave., is the former church and meeting hall. Though it was completely rebuilt in 2003, a maple floor that's more than a century old was maintained in the living room. It features en suite bathrooms for both bedrooms and a half-bath off its family room.

Though it retains the original footprint, the home's layout has been modernized and a second level added.

According to Ann Swift's "Cottages & Castles: The Centennial Houses of the City of Piedmont," the church was built in 1901 by Charles Nelson. Though Swift's unsure if they're the same person, records show that a Carl Nelson served as the pastor of the Swedish Mission Congregational Church during that same time period. The smaller, detached structure was built shortly after, and both appear to have been created before Piedmont was incorporated in 1907.

The two-bedroom, one-bathroom property at 943 Kingston Ave. was remodeled in 2003, and includes French doors opening to the garden. The lot is located near highly regarded Piedmont schools, upscale boutiques, BART and highways.

An offer date has not been set, and the home is open this weekend and next.

Details

Features: Separate buildings sharing a lot in Piedmont. Both feature energy efficient upgrades and could serve as rental properties. The lot includes a garden and sits on a tree-lined street.

Open home: Sunday, 2 to 4:30 p.m.; March 22-23, 2 to 4:30 p.m.

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